# AR vs Polaris

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polaris at none against AR's 8. AR's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Polaris asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Polaris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 441 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780209828) | [Benjamin Mattis Willich](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781779894) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-physics/id6451423436)

Explore Physics, Math, and Astronomy through interactive Augmented Reality experiments and AI-powered learning. Engage with digital simulations, flashcards, and quizzes for school, homework, and exam preparation.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experiments, AI-powered learning assistance, Interactive simulations, Flashcards and quizzes, Exam preparation tools, Digital lab equipment

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR-Physics | $2.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AR-Physics | $6.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics | $24.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### Polaris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris-star-map/id6784255165)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polaris free?

Polaris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AR or Polaris have ads?

Neither AR nor Polaris shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*